February 2014 Observances & Health Awareness Days

a red awareness ribbon

Health awareness events create publicity for a health issue and aim to improve and help save lives. Sometimes these events encourage preventative action against conditions becoming more serious. For example, many cancer campaigns focus on early detection which is often crucial for treatment success.

These events can also provide a focus for fund raising efforts, with money raised supporting those in need and funding further research into the condition or health issue concerned.

The awareness lists at What Health were first created about 9 years ago. Over time many of these events have grown to become significant national or international observances. The growth and success of awareness campaigns are reflected by the large variety of awareness ribbons and wrist bands currently available.[cont'd]

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Months - Current Health Events In February 2014

National and international health awareness months for February 2014
Awareness Event Nation Related Organization Comments
AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month United States Prevent Blindness America
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American Heart Month United States American Heart Asscoaiton
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National Children's Dental Health Month United States American Dental Association
    [Begins In 255 Days]
National Heart Month Worldwide British Heart Foundation
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Raynaud's and Scleroderma Awareness Month United Kingdom Raynaud's & Scleroderma Association
    [Begins In 255 Days]

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Weeks - Current Health Observances 2014

National and international health awareness weeks for February 2014
Event Date Nation Organization Comments
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) Sun 2nd Feb - Sat 8th Feb 2014
[Begins In 256 Days]
Canada First Sunday Of February  
Tinnitus Awareness Week Tue 4th Feb - Mon 10th Feb 2014
[Begins In 258 Days]
United Kingdom British Tinnitus Assocation Date Set Each Year:
2013 confirmed  
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Tue 11th Feb - Mon 17th Feb 2014
[Begins In 265 Days]
United States Date Set Each Year:
2014 unconfirmed  
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Week Thu 13th Feb - Wed 19th Feb 2014
[Begins In 267 Days]
United States Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Same Date Each Year  
Sexual Health Awareness Week Fri 14th Feb - Fri 21st Feb 2014
[Begins In 268 Days]
Australia SHine SA Same Date Each Year  
DonateLife Week Mon 24th Feb - Mon 3rd Mar 2014
[Begins In 278 Days]
Australia DonateLife Date Set Each Year:
2013 confirmed  
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Mon 24th Feb - Sun 2nd Mar 2014
[Begins In 278 Days]
United Kingdom Beat Eating Disorders Date Set Each Year:
2013 confirmed  

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Days - February Health Awareness

National and international health awareness days for February 2014
Event Date Nation Organization Comments
Give Kids A Smile Day Sat 1st Feb 2014
[Begins In 255 Days]
United States American Dental Association Date Set Each Year:
2013 confirmed  
National Wear Red Day UK Sat 1st Feb 2014
[Begins In 255 Days]
United Kingdom British Heart Foundation Date Set Each Year:
2013 confirmed  
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day Fri 14th Feb 2014
[Begins In 268 Days]
Worldwide Congential Heart Defects Foundation Same Date Each Year  
National Condom Day Fri 14th Feb 2014
[Begins In 268 Days]
United States American Social Health Association Same Date Each Year  
National Donor Day Fri 14th Feb 2014
[Begins In 268 Days]
United States Health Resources and Services Administration Same Date Each Year  
National Impotence Day Fri 14th Feb 2014
[Begins In 268 Days]
United Kingdom Sexual Advice Association Same Date Each Year  
Sexual and Reproductive Health Day Fri 14th Feb 2014
[Begins In 268 Days]
Canada Public Health Agency of Canada Same Date Each Year  

Where possible dates are set to automatically update.

Help keep these observance dates current by contacting me if you believe a given organization has set a new date for their next event.

To recommend a national or international health awareness event to be added to the list please contact me.

Please note that an observance is more likely to be included if it is a reoccuring annual event which is supported or sponsored by a reputable organization.